Hyderabad

CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao urged the Telangana government to release the expert committee's report on the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages, conduct TGSRTC union elections, clear pending dues and hold the Assembly session for at least 10 days

Lalrinliana Hnamte marked his Sporting Club Delhi debut with two second-half goals as his side came from behind to defeat Jamshedpur FC 2-1 in a Group C match of the IndianOil Durand Cup played in Ranchi on Tuesday

Ravi Kumar Bunga has taken charge as Chief General Manager of BSNL Telangana Telecom Circle. A 1991-batch ITS officer, he brings over 33 years of experience and has played a key role in implementing BharatNet and rural telecom connectivity projects

Sports Authority of Telangana Managing Director Dr A Soni Bala Devi felicitated ace shooter Esha Singh following her gold medal victory at the ISSF World Cup Pistol Shooting Championships in China, praising her historic achievement and wishing her continued success

Narayana Schools has launched its first Catalyst Lab at its Vadavalli campus in Coimbatore to promote mindset development and student well-being. The institution plans to establish 20 such labs across its campuses during the current academic year

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar condemned alleged remarks by Congress leaders against T Harish Rao and demanded an apology. BRS leaders also lodged police complaints across Telangana, alleging the remarks hurt religious sentiments and targeted the senior party leader

A woman died after an elevator reportedly plunged to the ground when its cables snapped at an apartment complex in Chandanagar, Hyderabad, on Tuesday. Police have launched an investigation to determine whether the accident was caused by a technical fault or negligence

The Federation of Paper Traders Association and the Telangana Paper Merchants' Association celebrated National Paper Day with an industry seminar in Hyderabad. FPTA urged the government to reduce GST on paper and paperboard packaging from 18 per cent to 5 per cent

The Telangana High Court issued notices in a petition challenging the Yadagirigutta temple Board of Trustees and granted the State government a final opportunity to place complete facts on record in petitions concerning the long-pending revision of minimum wages

BRS working president KT Rama Rao spoke to unemployed youth Venu, who allegedly attempted suicide over delays in recruitment notifications and a job calendar. Rama Rao assured him of support and criticised the Congress government over its alleged failure to fulfil employment promises

The Telangana government is reportedly planning to introduce electric auto-rickshaw services integrated with TGSRTC buses to improve first-mile and last-mile connectivity. The project is expected to begin in Hyderabad with a single-ticket system before expanding to other major cities

Charminar Chargers Girls and Golconda Gladiators advanced to the finals of the Hyderabad District Basketball Championship with convincing victories in the sub-junior eliminators. Charminar beat Secunderabad Stallions 38-24, while Gladiators defeated Birla Blazers 67-42

Heavy overnight rain lashed Telangana, causing severe waterlogging and major traffic disruptions in Hyderabad. Kamareddy recorded the highest rainfall at 182.8 mm, while emergency teams worked overnight to clear flooded roads and restore normal traffic movement across affected areas

The Telangana EAGLE Force arrested six persons and seized 1.189 kg of Alprazolam worth around Rs 25 lakh during a raid in Hyderabad. Police alleged the drug was supplied to toddy vendors to enhance intoxication and increase illegal profits

Hyderabad will host the second edition of the Legacy Fighting Championship on August 22 at Katedan Sports Complex. The MMA event will feature 24 fighters, including 12 international competitors, and aims to promote the sport while providing exposure to local athletes

Eight BRS leaders were booked after attempting to submit a representation seeking protection of eight acres of government land in Secunderabad Cantonment. The party demanded the Rs 800 crore land be used for constructing 6,000 Indiramma houses instead of a proposed shopping mall

The Telangana State Under-13 Chess Championship will be held at Puchalapalli Sundarayya Bhavan in Hyderabad from August 6 to 8. Eligible players born on or after January 1, 2013, can register by August 5 to compete for national championship berths

Chirag Yadav and Raghava Puttapu scored unbeaten centuries, while Ashish Srivastav claimed six wickets as the HCA A-Division two-day league witnessed several impressive performances. Multiple teams registered wins, while some matches ended in draws or were affected by rain

A Hyderabad court sentenced a man to six days' simple imprisonment for allegedly creating a public nuisance and threatening a family after a marriage proposal was called off in Falaknuma. Police said he also attempted to assault family members and threatened suicide.

An unidentified man died after being electrocuted near a roadside sugarcane juice shop in Hyderabad's Balanagar. Police said an electrical leakage from the shop caused the accident. Efforts are under way to identify the deceased and investigate the incident.

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists and urged them to mentor future athletes after retirement. He praised the country's historic performances in boxing, judo and para-athletics while highlighting the government's continued investment in sports development

Telangana Cricket Association general secretary D Guruva Reddy alleged that the HCA constituted district committees without following the Bombay High Court's directions and the BCCI framework. He demanded suspension of the committees and sought immediate conciliation with the TCA under the BCCI's guidelines

BRS working president KT Rama Rao praised Hyderabad-origin Rahmath Pasha for saving around 20 lives during the Bondi attack in Australia. He said Australia's decision to grant Pasha permanent residency recognised his bravery and brought pride to the Telugu community

The Intermediate Education Department has signed an MoU with IndiGoReach and BharatCares to promote aviation careers among economically disadvantaged girl students. The initiative offers fully funded Commercial Pilot Licence training, mentorship and career guidance to help eligible candidates become commercial pilots.